Melbourne has gone full snack-mode this Australian Open, with pastry chefs, bars and gelaterias dropping tennis-inspired treats that are as playful as they are delicious. From Lune’s limited-edition pastry to Piccolina’s sculptural gelato and Miilk’s sky-blue sips, this is the city’s sweetest AO hit list.

Situated in one of our country’s oldest food bowls, taste your way through the region's best at these delicious establishments.

Buon appetito!

For expert sushi, sashimi, ramen and more.

There’s no rulebook for running a venue in Australia’s ever-evolving hospo landscape, but there’s no shortage of innovators showing what’s possible.

Duck fat churros, “hurt me” levels of spice and 32 different flavours of frozen margaritas, oh my!

Replenish and refuel.

From cosy wine bars to intimate restaurants, Hobart’s got plenty of eligible suitors for your next date night.

Satisfy your seafood cravings.

From bay oysters to vineyard lunches: Swansea’s restaurant scene dazzles.

Shell-ebrate the good times with these pearls of the sea (and palate).

Where to dine in NoHo.